Thousands of people flock to London to see one of the city’s major events, the exciting
London Marathon. It’s one of the largest marathon races in the world with over
35,000 runners taking part. You can find plenty of affordable hotels to stay
close to the start and finish line however it’s advisable to make a
reservation well in advance for the 2020 event.
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First held in 1981 the course is set around the river Thames where there also many cheap hotels, guest house and b&b establishments. Stay close to the start or finish line or a short tube ride away.
Some of the best hotels can be found along the route which is always jam-packed with enthusiastic, cheering crowds. When it comes to somewhere to stay it’s best to plan now for the 2020 London Marathon. Why not book cheap accommodation so you don’t miss out on any of the action?
The Virgin Money London Marathon is a major running event held every year in late April. The start of the race is from Blackheath and Greenwich Park, the finish at The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.
When : Sunday 04th October, 2020 (NEW DATE)
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There are always b&b and hotel discount deals and special offers that can be found close to the start and finish. Finding a place to stay near the London Marathon start and finish line is easy to do. Don’t miss out on best room deals.
Make sure you keep looking out for cheap offers for hotels, a bed and breakfast, apartment rental or other types of accommodation.
How about booking accommodation close to the start at Greenwich Park next to the Greenwhich Observatory or near the finish in the City of Westminster in the heart of London?
There’s a great selection of reasonably priced overnight stay accommodation all along the route so you won’t have any problems booking hotels or a cheap b&b.
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Visitors from around the world travel to the UK’s capital city to see the London Marathon where huge crowds are expected for the race.
Of course, many of the competitors are running the race for various charities in the UK as well as overseas. Some of the world’s best athletes compete in this amazing event, so remember to take your camera to capture the occasion on film.
All of the family can enjoy the London Marathon in 2020 whether watching from the start or finish line.
Maybe you wish to take part in the London Marathon yourself. You still have time to get into shape to run the race trying your best to complete the course.
There are many cost-effective hotels as well as b&b accommodation within a small radius of the race. You can easily find the best rates online, deals of the day and last minute deals.
The London Marathon starts at Greenwich Park and Blackheath continuing through Surrey Quays, Brunel Road, Tooley Street and Canary Wharf.
The next stage of the race will take the competitors past The Tower of London, Embankment, Parliament Square and Birdcage Walk.
The final part of the race takes the runners to The Mall by Buckingham Palace in the City of Westminster towards the finish line.
Start Line and Finish Line area
The race starts from Blackheath and Greenwich Park. Runners depart from three different start lines and four different start times.
Blackheath start lines are on Shooters Hill Road and at Vanbrugh Terrace, the start line at Greenwich Park is on Charlton Way.
The finish line is in The Mall road in front of Buckingham Palace.
— www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com : official website
